Reversing Restylane injection on lips?

Two years ago, I had Restylane around my nose to lips. Now I have big lumps under my lips. Is there any way this can be reversed?

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6 answers to “Reversing Restylane injection on lips?”

A: Your lumps can be treated, but might not be Restylane

By Sutton Graham II, MD - Greenville Plastic Surgeon

Jan2364: Lumps around your lips after a Hyaluronic Acid filler (Restylane or Juvaderm) can occur when the placement is not uniform or well-planned. Unusual patients may have reactions with inflammation and swelling too. These responses are usually self-limited and resolve with time and local... more

A: It sounds like you weren't injected with Restylane

By Joel Schlessinger, MD - Omaha Dermatologist

Normally, restylane lasts only about 6 to 9 months, so 2 years is definitely on the long side of things. I'd be leery of doing anything at this time other than going to a board certified dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon for a second opinion to see what they think. Perhaps the person who injected... more

A: Lumps in lips 2 years later after restylane injection

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Lumps in your lips 2 years after restylane would be extremely unusual. Are you sure it was restylane and not some other product? I would check with your doctor to make sure that is what you had.

A: This is odd

By Mary Lupo, MD - New Orleans Dermatologist

I have never heard of Restylane causing a problem this late. Please check to see what was injected. If Restylane causes lumps, it happens much sooner (and it is rare with proper technique).

A: Restylane in Lips, Lumps Two Years Later

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Jan, Two years is a long time for Restylane to be present. I would question your injector and find out if it was actually Restylane that was used. If it is truly Restylane then you can attempt to dissolve the lumps with hyaluronidase injections. If the lumps are scar tissue then speak with your... more

A: Restylane in lips

By Elan B. Singer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

It's unusual to have residual Restylane two years after injection. The lumps may be reaction to the Restylane, but this is unlikely two years later. You should see the doctor who injected you for an examination. Depending on how big the lumps are, they may be able to be removed. Good luck!